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UFT
@UFT
Aug 19
🚨NEWS: THE RESPECT CHECK IS NOW LAW!! Thanks to our advocacy and our champions in @NYCCouncil, especially @SpeakerMenin and @CnDelarosa, paras will now receive a critical financial boost.
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🇺🇸 EARLY VOTING STARTS TOMORROW 🗳️ Get out and vote early, by mail or on Election Day, Nov. 3! Need some help figuring out who the candidates are? We've got you covered with our 2026 Voter Guide. Learn more: vote-cope.org/vote
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IMPORTANT DEADLINE📣 TOMORROW is the last day to register to vote before the General Election. Confirm your registration here: amiregistered.vote.nyc & make a plan to vote. Early voting starts tomorrow🗳️ #GOTV #UFTVotes #NYCLaborVotes
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The Julian Robertson Award for Excellence in Teaching celebrates educators who go above and beyond for their students and communities. Each year, up to 10 teachers each receive an unrestricted cash prize of $20,000 in recognition of their impact. Nominations are open through Saturday, Oct. 31, for any current, full-time classroom teacher, of any subject, age or grade level, working in a NYC public school (district, charter or early childhood center). Any member of the community – students, parents, colleagues, school leaders, or teachers themselves – can nominate a teacher for consideration. Nominate an amazing teacher today at julianrobertsonaward.org
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Oct 22
.@UFT showed up yesterday at the Chase/Robin Hood Conference to demand economic justice from the billionaire class✊ Billionaires should never be able to buy our elections or public schools and we’re proud to stand up for students, educators and working NYers. #UnionStrong
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Oct 21
Queens - Get The Money (to our public schools)💰 This election, we’re voting for pro-educator, pro-labor candidates that fight for public school funding. Vote for @pesachosina, @martinez4queens and @tobystavisky this November. @UFT #UFTVotes #NYCLaborVotes
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NYSUT@nysut
Oct 20
There is only 2 WEEKS until Election Day! In every corner of this great state, NYSUT and our educators have been working day in and day out to help elect pro-public education, pro-labor candidates to public office. Learn more: nysut.org/resources/special-…
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Register today to join the UFT and our labor allies to support Congressman Tom Suozzi's reelection campaign! Labor allies are gathering on Saturday, Oct. 24 in Bethpage, NY, to show our support. Register to join us this Saturday: bit.ly/4BdyXqJ
This image is a promotional flyer for a labor rally supporting Tom Suozzi for NY-3. It features a photo of Tom Suozzi, event details including "Saturday, Oct. 24, Gold Coast Studios, Bethpage, NY, 1 p.m.," and a call to "Register today to join UFT and labor allies." The UFT logo is present, and the flyer encourages getting out the vote for November. The background is blue with a red diagonal stripe.

ALT This image is a promotional flyer for a labor rally supporting Tom Suozzi for NY-3. It features a photo of Tom Suozzi, event details including "Saturday, Oct. 24, Gold Coast Studios, Bethpage, NY, 1 p.m.," and a call to "Register today to join UFT and labor allies." The UFT logo is present, and the flyer encourages getting out the vote for November. The background is blue with a red diagonal stripe.
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Our retirement security is under national attack. As a union, we must stand together to protect Social Security, prevent cuts to Medicaid and stop the privatization of Medicare! Join fellow retired and in-service UFT members on Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 4:30 p.m. for an informative webinar to learn how we can fight these threats to our hard-earned retirement benefits. Register now for the Protect Our Future campaign kickoff: web.cvent.com/event/65f457da…
Blue umbrella with "UFT" on it, above large text saying "Protect Our Future." Below, the text invites UFT members to a webinar about retirement benefits on Wednesday, Oct. 21, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. The background has raindrop graphics.

ALT Blue umbrella with "UFT" on it, above large text saying "Protect Our Future." Below, the text invites UFT members to a webinar about retirement benefits on Wednesday, Oct. 21, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. The background has raindrop graphics.
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Breast cancer has touched nearly everyone in some way – stories of strength and survival, stories of loss. This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, honor these journeys by turning awareness into meaningful action! Join the UFT Welfare Fund for our Medical Learning Series: Pink with Purpose. Hear from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center expert Lilly Bothwell to better understand the basics of breast cancer, the importance of early detection and screening and how to support someone fighting breast cancer. Whether it's encouraging a loved one to get screened, sharing trusted information, or simply showing up for someone in need, every action matters! Join us for a virtual session Thursday, Oct. 22, at 5 p.m. Register here: web.cvent.com/event/35a1a2ce…
Pink flyer titled "Pink with Purpose" featuring a pink ribbon and the UFT Welfare Fund logo. It invites readers to a virtual event focused on breast cancer awareness on Thursday, October 22, from 5 to 6 p.m. via Zoom. Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center expert, Lilly Bothwell, will speak on breast cancer basics, early detection, and supporting those affected.

ALT Pink flyer titled "Pink with Purpose" featuring a pink ribbon and the UFT Welfare Fund logo. It invites readers to a virtual event focused on breast cancer awareness on Thursday, October 22, from 5 to 6 p.m. via Zoom. Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center expert, Lilly Bothwell, will speak on breast cancer basics, early detection, and supporting those affected.
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UFT Action
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Oct 20
📞CALLING ALL NEW YORKERS If you’re registered to vote by mail, vote early! 🔗See @UFT's endorsements: uft.org/get-involved/uft-pol… ✍️Fill, sign and date your ballot 📬Mail it back before 10/3 #UFTVotes #GOTV #NYCLaborVotes
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Teachers work tirelessly to educate the next generation, and we owe them a debt of gratitude. I’m proud to have the support of the @UFT, the union representing 195,000 educators across all five boroughs.
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UFT Action
@UFT_action
Oct 19
#ENDORSED: @UFT proudly supports @tishjames for reelection as New York State Attorney General! 👏 #UFTVotes #NYCLaborVotes
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UFT phone banking continues this week! Join fellow UFT members to phone bank for our union's endorsed candidates. There are dates throughout October and early November and we also have special sessions for retirees. We'll provide all the training you need to get involved. Check our website to sign up for in-person phone banking at our borough offices and virtual Zoom sessions: uft.org/phone-banking
Image of three people using phones, encouraging participation in a phone banking event with UFT. The text reads, "Phone Bank with UFT. Get Out the Vote for November!" with the UFT logo displayed.

ALT Image of three people using phones, encouraging participation in a phone banking event with UFT. The text reads, "Phone Bank with UFT. Get Out the Vote for November!" with the UFT logo displayed.
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In honor of Italian American Heritage Month, we’re sharing a tribute to UFT founder George Altomare (July 11, 1931 - Aug. 20, 2023). He was born to Italian immigrant parents in Queens and influenced early by his father’s work with the Amalgamated Clothing Workers. He later attended Brooklyn Tech HS and City College, where he found a passion in making a difference for kids in the community. After starting his teaching career in 1953 at Astoria JHS, Altomare and his colleagues shared frustrations with working conditions over lunch and decided to take a stand by joining the Teachers' Guild. At the time, the Teachers' Guild was dominated by elementary-school teachers; Altomare and his colleague Al Shanker were able to recruit secondary- and high-school educators to grow the union. The new young members pushed the Guild towards “a more active unionism”, as Altomare said. This culminated in the 1960 strike that created the UFT we know today. Altomare held both advisory and elected positions for the union over the decades. He created and led the UFT Strike Committee and Organizing Network, which led to successful strikes in the 1960s and ‘70s. He served as the union’s vice president for high schools for 25 years, and he helped negotiate DOE-UFT contracts through 1985. The UFT proudly remembers his role as one of our founders and a major contributor to our development into the strong union we are today. Happy Italian American Heritage Month!
A stylized illustration of a smiling individual with glasses, commemorating them for Italian American Heritage Month. The text highlights George Altomare, described as UFT Founder, former UFT Vice President, and chair of the Italian-American Heritage Committee, noted as an activist and devoted unionist. The UFT logo is present at the top.

ALT A stylized illustration of a smiling individual with glasses, commemorating them for Italian American Heritage Month. The text highlights George Altomare, described as UFT Founder, former UFT Vice President, and chair of the Italian-American Heritage Committee, noted as an activist and devoted unionist. The UFT logo is present at the top.

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LAST CALL to confirm your email address with the UFT before our contract survey goes out in a few weeks. Make sure you're receiving UFT emails to make your voice heard with surveys and receive our next contract action steps. Check your email here: bit.ly/4AmJsaR
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UFT is thinking pink! Members are participating in our annual Pink Day, wearing shades of pink to raise awareness and show support for everyone impacted by breast cancer 🩷
A group of individuals is gathered in front of a banner that reads "The Mayflower School P.S. 193 P.S. 192." Most are wearing pink clothing. They are posing together in a school setting.

ALT A group of individuals is gathered in front of a banner that reads "The Mayflower School P.S. 193 P.S. 192." Most are wearing pink clothing. They are posing together in a school setting.

A group of people in pink clothing stand together in a gymnasium. They are holding a banner that reads, "PS 12 Stands Together Against Breast Cancer." Some individuals hold pink ribbon signs. The background shows a yellow wall with blue accents and a basketball hoop.

ALT A group of people in pink clothing stand together in a gymnasium. They are holding a banner that reads, "PS 12 Stands Together Against Breast Cancer." Some individuals hold pink ribbon signs. The background shows a yellow wall with blue accents and a basketball hoop.

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A group of individuals is standing together, all wearing shades of pink clothing. They are indoors, in front of a display case with a sign above them that says "UFT." The group consists of ten people, standing and kneeling, smiling at the camera.

ALT A group of individuals is standing together, all wearing shades of pink clothing. They are indoors, in front of a display case with a sign above them that says "UFT." The group consists of ten people, standing and kneeling, smiling at the camera.

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Reminder: the deadline for your initial planning conference meeting is Friday, Oct. 30. This will be the first step for your observations this year. Observations may feel stressful, but they shouldn’t be. Our union has compiled a toolkit to help you understand your rights and make the most of your IPC. Read through for what to know and learn more here: uft.org/sites/default/files/…
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RT @UFT_action: 📞@UFT is calling on our neighbors! We’re hitting the phones to elect pro-teacher, pro-student leaders this November. And…
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NYSUT@nysut
Oct 12
Today, we celebrate #IndigenousPeoplesDay! We remain steadfast in our efforts to strengthen the work and culture of Indigenous peoples here in New York and beyond. We are proud to partner with the Indigenous community in ensuring a quality education and future for all students.
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Today, the UFT honors Italian Heritage Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day. We’re proud to celebrate the many contributions of Italian Americans and Indigenous communities! Schools are closed today, Monday, Oct. 12.
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